Medical Assistant - Vancouver, WA

Praxis Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with discretionary employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Praxis Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team in Vancouver, WA. The role includes rooming patients, obtaining vitals, and assisting providers with clinical procedures. You will need a high school diploma, a Medical Assisting diploma (preferred), and at least one year of experience. The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive pay of $21/hour, and comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage. Join a collaborative environment dedicated to providing quality healthcare throughout Oregon.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant.
• BLS certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Medical Assisting diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vitals and medical history.
• Document accurately in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Assist providers with clinical procedures.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Multi-tasking ability

Attention to detail

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Medical Assisting diploma

Job description

Join Our Team as a Medical Assistant in Vancouver, WA!

Northwest Medical Associates of Praxis Health invites reliable, friendly, and energetic Medical Assistants with outstanding people skills to join our team.

We are excited to share with you a short video that shows why the Praxis Health family is so special. Please click here: https://youtu.be/MrNWtn42prY

Why Join Us?

• A consistent schedule; Full-time, Monday – Thursday, 7:20 AM – 5:20 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Competitive pay: $21/hour
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with discretionary employer match, and paid time off
• A collaborative, patient-focused environment where your skills are valued

About The Role

As a Medical Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting providers and ensuring seamless patient care.

• Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, medical history, and allergy/asthma updates.
• Accurately documenting in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Assisting providers with clinical procedures and testing.
• Managing clinical tasks including prior authorizations, referrals, and prescription support.
• Contributing to daily team flow, supporting both patients and fellow staff.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized clinical environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Medical Assisting diploma from an accredited vocational institution or a community college program preferred
• At least 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant
• Ability to multi-task and provide support to multiple providers
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail
• BLS certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)

About Our Company

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Praxis Health is a family of medical groups providing high-quality healthcare throughout the state of Oregon. Our community-based clinics are the DNA of our business, providing better medicine, advocacy for our patients, and a satisfying and collaborative culture for our providers and staff. The Praxis family approach is dynamically different from other healthcare companies in Oregon. We are not “big box” health care, but rather a company of small groups and clinics, of nimble micro-cultures that can quickly adapt to industry changes, as well as patient needs. We have been serving communities across the beautiful and adventurous state of Oregon for over 50 years! And we are pioneers and thought leaders in the industry. Our commitment to innovative and operational excellence has allowed us to create healthcare solutions that are both cost-efficient and cutting-edge. Come see how healthcare is done right!

General Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work Environment: Combination of medical office and exam/procedure room settings.

OSHA Category

This position performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues. All employees performing these duties are offered the opportunity to receive the Hepatitis-B vaccination series.

Washington State Pay Range: $19 USD - $22 USD